Finding hard and fast rules for résumés can be quite confusing. I've found in my years of recruiting work and being a candidate that there are only a couple to stick with. Click here to read on...See More

If you're job hunting and are coming across hourly/non-exempt or contract positions, don't lose heart! I used to feel less important for being an hourly employee or contractor as opposed to salaried one. However, given the current economic landscape, I'm actually a bit relieved. Neither situation…See More

Ever arrive to an interview and found when you look around that you don't match the company demographic at all? Are you older/younger, the opposite gender, the only one of your ethnicity, etc? This doesn't necessarily mean your chances are nil. So, what could this mean and how…See More

The Short Version: There are no specified requirements for a job in recruiting. A recruiter's primary objective is to fill their open positions, not find every applicant a job. The recruiter might think you're perfect for the job, but have to be vague if you ask what your chances are. If you're not the right fit for the job, they still might have to be vague about why.To read…See More

Video résumés are in today's gray zone of recruiting. Most recruiters and HR folk will tell you that anything along the lines of a photo, video, or other divulgence of your personal demographics is a no-no. What I'm after here is to address the question of why are people so scared to refer to a video résumé as the next recruiting tool? …See More

I am certainly tired of seeing women in the workplace sabotage each other when it comes to dealing with conflict. We have done more damage to each other than our male counterparts ever could. How? By not supporting each other enough and learning to iron out disagreements the way that men do. As a woman, I feel that each we can learn…See More

Let's get things started on a better note than last year. The Chinese Zodiac lists 2011 as the Year of the Rabbit (I prefer the term Bunny). This sign is considered the luckiest, so let's all say, "Hooray for bunnies!" (I didn't hear you. Say it!). While it won't all be sunshine, puppies, and pony rides, I've listed some good strategies from this past year's posts to get your Corporate Year…See More

1. Leave your expectations at home: This is meant to be pragmatic, not pessimistic. Do not expect that every job fair you attend will consist of on-the-spot interviews and preliminary job offers. Some companies are in between hiring periods, and are looking to gather a candidate pool to hire in the near future (see #3 for more details). 2. Company Recon: Plan which company tables to visit and set…See More

CMA* Manoeuvre: I like, and am on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. What I am aiming for here is to caution users about the risks of full disclosure of their lives while using these tools. I used to think my Baby Boomer mother was ridiculously guarded about her privacy, especially at work. I used to think she was the product of a stuffy, slow generation. Mom, you were so right, and I was so…See More